Compact disc wallet

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a storage device for securing a plurality of electronic media. The invention also includes a selectively interconnectable auxiliary storage device that is also adapted to secure electronic media, wherein a user is able to remove often used media such that the generally larger storage device does not require transportation. One embodiment of the present invention includes an auxiliary storage device that is adapted for selective interconnection to a visor of a vehicle thus providing a location for media storage to be more safely accessed by a driver of the vehicle.

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication Ser. No. 60/585,485, filed Jul. 2, 2004, and is related toU.S. Pat. Nos. D487,050; D474,732; D453,728; D432,490; D415,731;D381,947, and 5,762,246, all pending and issued patents are incorporatedby reference in their entirety herein.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention pertains generally to storage wallets that securea plurality of electronic media. One embodiment of the present inventionincludes a removable auxiliary storage device for securing a number ofthe plurality of electronic media secured by the storage wallet. Herein,the term electronic media shall include compact discs (CDs), digitalvideo discs (DVDs), tapes, 8-track tapes, mini discs, MP3 data filestorage devices, floppy discs, or any other electronic media storagedevice employed to store audio, video, data or other information.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Storage wallets for securing and transporting electronic media are wellknown in the art. Electronic media purchased in stores are usually soldpackaged in a rigid jewel box containers that are often prone tobreakage and are cumbersome to transport. Thus, it is common totransport a large number of electronic media, such as CDs or DVDs, inwallets that provide a plurality of storage locations, usually embodiedin sleeves or pockets. Storage wallets are generally comprised of afront cover and back cover that are hingedly interconnected similar to abook. In addition, some binding devices are adapted to secure aplurality of removable sheets with media storage compartments. Thus, theconsumer is provided with the ability to selectively alter the amount ofstorage locations for the electronic media by adding or removing storagesheets.

It has become very common for consumers to use wallet-type storagecontainers to transport electronic media in their vehicles. However,accessing the electronic media while driving is potentially dangerous.For example, locating and accessing a favorite CD from the large mediastorage device, which may contain hundreds of CDs, will lead topotentially dangerous distractions. Similarly, trying to open a jewelbox to disengage a disc from a securing hub is often difficult and maydistract the driver. To substantially alleviate distractions, visordevices may be employed, wherein the storage device is selectivelyinterconnected to a sun visor generally found in vehicles. Thus, thedriver may easily view and identify their media of choice, disengage itfrom the storage device, and insert it into the vehicle's playing devicewithout a great amount of distraction.

One drawback of large media storage devices is that they are oftencumbersome to transport. More specifically, some media storage devicesprovide locations to store hundreds of discs. Accordingly, manyconsumers do not wish to constantly transport a large number of discs,which may store important data or their favorite music, wherein thetheft of the storage device would be devastating. Thus, users oftenremove a few of their favorite CDs from the storage device for listeningin their automobile or at work, thus exposing the new unprotected mediato possible damage.

Thus, it is a long felt need in the field of electronic media storage toprovide a device for the storage of a vast amount of electronic media,wherein a plurality of said electronic media may be selectively removedfrom the larger storage device and still be protected. It is also a longfelt need to allow a consumer to easily select and access theirelectronic media while operating a vehicle that increases the generalsafety of the public at large. The following disclosure describes animproved media storage device that employs a selectively interconnectingauxiliary storage device.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is one aspect of the present invention to provide a device forsecuring and protecting a plurality of electronic media. One embodimentof the present invention is a wallet comprising a front cover hingedlyinterconnected to a rear cover that selectively opens to reveal abinding device that is adapted to selectively secure a plurality ofstorage sheets. The storage sheets of this embodiment of the presentinvention are adapted to secure a plurality of electronic media such asCDs, DVDs, tapes, etc. In addition, one embodiment of the presentinvention includes a closure that selectively secures the front cover tothe back cover to prevent unwanted opening of the storage device.Closures may be zippers, hook and loop fasteners, buttons, clasps, ziplock type fasteners, etc.

It is another aspect of the present invention to provide an auxiliarystorage device that selectively interconnects to the storage wallet.More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention includes arigid or semi-rigid device with a plurality of media storage sheets.Preferably, the auxiliary storage device includes hook and loopfasteners for selective interconnection to the inner or outer surface ofthe front cover or the inner or outer surface of the rear cover.Alternatively, the auxiliary storage device may interconnect toindividual storage sheets inside the wallet. As one skilled in the artwill appreciate, many other selectively interconnecting mechanisms maybe employed without departing from the scope of the invention, such asclasps, zippers, snaps, buttons, latches, magnets, etc. Another relatedembodiment of the present invention employs pockets integrated into thefront cover, rear cover, and/or sheets of the wallet that receive theauxiliary storage device.

It is yet another aspect of the present invention to provide anauxiliary storage device that is adapted for selective interconnectionto the binding mechanism of the storage device. More specifically, oneembodiment of the present invention includes a rigid panel that providesa location for a plurality of media storage compartments. The auxiliarystorage device also includes a number of apertures positioned on an edgethereof such that the rings or straps of a binder may be threadedtherethrough. This auxiliary storage device thus may be removed from thelarger storage device and transported easily or transferred to anotherbinder type storage device. In addition, a cover may be employed on theauxiliary storage device such that the discs stored therein will beprotected once it is removed from the primary storage device. Oneskilled in the art will appreciate that the storage sheets of thepresent invention may be permanently affixed to the spine of the primarystorage device without departing from the scope of the invention.

It is another aspect of the present invention to provide an auxiliarystorage device that is adapted for selective interconnection to the sunvisor of a vehicle. More specifically, one embodiment of the presentinvention includes an auxiliary storage device that is generally rigidwith a plurality of pockets for receiving electronic media. Thisembodiment of the present invention may also include mesh or othersecondary pockets for storage of items generally used while driving. Aswill be shown in more detail later, the pockets employed to secure theelectronic media may be straight, curved, arcuate or any otheraesthetically pleasing or utilitarian shape. In addition, the device mayinterconnect to the visor in any fashion with hook and loop fasteners,snaps, clasps, magnets, bands, straps, etc.

It is still yet another aspect of the invention to provide an auxiliarystorage device that may be selectively inserted and removed from apocket in a binding device, and subsequently removed and transported foruse at a different location. More specifically, one embodiment is abinder device that includes a front cover and a rear coverinterconnected with a spine. The auxiliary storage device resides in apocket integrated into the inner or outer surface of the front cover orthe inner or outer surface of the rear cover. The auxiliary storagedevice may also include a mechanism for securing it into place, such ashook and loop fasteners, snaps, latches, etc. A closure device, such asa strap with a hook and loop fastener or snap attached thereto, maybeemployed such that the media in the folded auxiliary storage device issubstantially protected from the outside elements. Alternatively, asecuring mechanism, such as a zipper may be employed around an outeredge of the auxiliary storage device to provide additional protection.

Thus it is one aspect of the present invention to provide a storagewallet comprising:

a front cover having an inner and outer surfaces;

a rear cover having inner and outer surfaces interconnected to saidfront cover;

a sheet binding device interconnected to said wallet between said frontcover and said rear cover; and

an auxiliary storage compartment for selective interconnection to atleast one of said inner surface of said front cover, said outer surfaceof said front cover, said inner surface of said rear surface, and saidouter surface of said rear cover; wherein said auxiliary storagecompartment is adapted to secure at least one electronic media devicewhich can be selectively removed to facilitate transportation.

The Summary of the Invention is neither intended nor should it beconstrued as being representative of the full extent and scope of thepresent invention. The present invention is set forth in various levelsof detail in the Summary of the Invention as well as in the attacheddrawings and the Detailed Description of the Invention and no limitationas to the scope of the present invention is intended by either theinclusion or non-inclusion of elements, components, etc. in this Summaryof the Invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute apart of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention andtogether with the general description of the invention given above andthe detailed description of the drawings given below, serve to explainthe principles of these embodiments.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present inventionshowing the auxiliary storage device selectively interconnected thereto;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in anopen position showing a plurality of storage sheets and pocketsintegrated into a front cover for receiving the auxiliary storagedevice;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the embodiment of the present inventionshown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of the embodiment of the presentinvention shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right elevation of the embodiment of the present inventionshown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the embodiment of the presentinvention shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a left elevation view of the embodiment of the presentinvention shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the embodiment of the present inventionshown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is the auxiliary storage device of one embodiment of the presentinvention that employs a plurality of apertures for operableinterconnection to a binding device;

FIG. 10 is another embodiment of the auxiliary storage device that isadapted for selectively interconnection to a visor of a vehicle;

FIG. 11 is a front elevation view of an alternate embodiment of anauxiliary storage device;

FIG. 12 is a alternate embodiment of an embodiment of an auxiliarystorage device;

FIG. 13 is a partial front elevation view of the storage device thatincludes an internal pocket for the auxiliary storage device;

FIG. 14 is a selectively foldable auxiliary storage device shown in afirst position of use;

FIG. 15 is the selectively foldable auxiliary storage device of FIG. 14shown in a second position of use;

FIG. 16 is a front elevation view of a storage device with an exteriorpocket for accommodating an auxiliary storage device; and

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a storage device with the auxiliarystorage device hingedly interconnected to a front cover thereof.

To assist in the understanding of the present invention the followinglist of components and associated numbering found in the drawings isprovided herein: Component # Electronic media storage device 2 Storagesheet 4 Binding device 6 Front cover 8 Rear Cover 10 Closure device 12Auxiliary storage device 14 Electronic media 16 Outer surface of thefront cover 18 Inner surface of the front cover 20 Electronic mediastorage compartment 22 Visor 24 Pocket 28 Secondary storage location 32Visor attachment devices 34 Front cover of the auxiliary storage device36 Rear cover of the auxiliary storage device 38 Spine 40 Closure 42Fastener 44 Pull tab 46 Hinge 48

It should be understood that the drawings are not necessarily to scale.In certain instances, details that are not necessary for anunderstanding of the invention or that render other details difficult toperceive may have been omitted. It should be understood, of course, thatthe invention is not necessarily limited to the particular embodimentsillustrated herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring now to FIGS. 1-17, one embodiment of the present invention isshown that includes an electronic media storage device 2 having aplurality of storage sheets 4 operatively interconnected to a bindingdevice 6. The storage device 2 is generally constructed of a front cover8 and a rear cover 10 hingedly interconnected to each other, perhaps viaa spine. Some embodiments of the present invention also include aclosure device 12, such as a zipper, that allows the storage device 2 tobe secured to prevent unintended opening. In addition, one embodiment ofthe present invention includes at least one auxiliary storage device 14that is selectively interconnected to the storage device 2 to allow fortransportation of a select few of the plurality of electronic media 16stored therein.

Turning now to FIGS. 1-8, one embodiment of the present invention isshown. More specifically, one embodiment includes the front cover 8hingedly interconnected to the rear cover 10 to define the storagedevice 2. This embodiment also includes a closure device 12, such as azipper that allows for the selective interconnection of the front cover8 to the rear cover 10. The auxiliary storage device 14 is shownselectively interconnected to the outer surface 18 of the front cover 8.However, one skilled in the art will appreciate that the auxiliarystorage device 14 may be selectively interconnected to an inner surface20 of the front cover 8 or likewise to inner or the outer surfaces ofthe rear cover 10. Preferably, the auxiliary storage device 14 isgenerally planar with a plurality of storage compartments 22 integratedthereon that are adapted for securing electronic media 16. The auxiliarystorage device 14 is selectively interconnected to the storage device 2such that it may be removed and transported without having to transportthe generally larger primary storage device 2.

Referring now specifically to FIG. 2, an alternate embodiment of thepresent invention is shown. Here, the plurality of electronic mediastorage sheets 4 is secured within the device 2 with a binding device 6,as employed in a three-ring binder for example. The auxiliary storagedevice 14 is a generally planar stiffened member with a plurality ofstorage compartments 22 adapted for securing electronic media that fitsinto a pocket 28 integrated into the inner surface 20 of the front cover8. However, one skilled in the art will appreciate that the pocket 28for storing the auxiliary storage device 14 may be integrated into therear cover 10 on either surface thereof, or alternatively on one of theremovable electronic media storage sheets 4.

Referring now to FIG. 9, one embodiment of a auxiliary storage device 14is shown that is selectively interconnectable to the binding device 6used to secure the storage sheets 4 through apertures integratedtherein. As also seen in this figure, compartments 22 for securing theplurality of media 16 are arcuate. However, one skilled in the art willappreciate that any shape may be used for aesthetic or utilitarianreasons without departing from the scope of the invention. For example,one embodiment of the present invention employs slanted pockets 22,wherein one edge of the opening to the compartment 22 is oriented higherthan the other. In addition, it should be appreciated by one skilled inthe art that both sides of an auxiliary storage device 14 may beutilized for storage of electronic media 16. Further, in order tofacilitate transportation of the auxiliary store device 14 additionalcarrying members may be employed, such as handles.

Referring now to FIG. 10, another embodiment of the auxiliary storagedevice 14 is shown that selectively interconnects to a vehicle visor 24.Here, the auxiliary storage device 14 is provided with a plurality ofcompartments 22 adapted to selectively secure electronic media 16. Inaddition, secondary storage locations 32 are provided for storing otheritems such as keys, money, parking passes, garage door openers,cigarettes, lighters, GPS devices, cell phones, writing devices, etc. Itshould be understood by one skilled in the art that any configuration ofvisor interconnecting device may be used. More specifically, a visordevice that includes attachment devices 34 that are interconnected tothe visor 24 maybe employed, wherein the auxiliary storage device 14 iscapable of being selectively transitioned from a first position, that isgenerally parallel to the visor 24, to a second position, that is at anangle from the visor 24, in order to provide access to a mirror commonlyintegrated on the visor.

Alternate embodiments of the auxiliary storage device 14 known in theart may be employed that wraps around the sun visor 24 wherein bothsurfaces of the sun visor 24 provide media storage locations. Morespecifically, once deployed onto a visor 24 one side of the auxiliarystorage device 14 is secured for storing a plurality of media 16, suchas CDs, and the other side is provided with a plurality of secondarystorage locations such as mesh pockets, zippered pockets, etc. It shouldbe understood by one skilled in the art any combination of storagepockets is contemplated by the present invention.

The visor of the present invention may interconnect to the outer surfaceof a storage device 2, wherein half of the auxiliary storage device 14selectively interconnects to the front cover 8 of the primary storagedevice 2 and a second portion of the auxiliary storage device 14 wrapsaround the primary storage device 2 and selectively interconnects to therear cover 10. However, it should be appreciated by one skilled in theart that with the use of larger storage devices 2 that accommodate alarge number of electronic media, the width and length of the covers maybe such that the entire auxiliary storage device 14 may be capable ofselectively interconnecting to one cover without having to wrap around.In addition, large storage devices 2 may provide location forinterconnection of a plurality of auxiliary storage devices 14. Further,the inner and outer surfaces of the front cover 8 and rear cover 10 maybe utilized in this fashion.

Referring now to FIGS. 13-15, another auxiliary storage device 14 foruse with the present invention is shown that is adapted to fold uponitself. More specifically, the auxiliary storage device 14 may include afront cover 36, a rear cover 38 that are hingedly interconnected. Inaddition, a spine 40 may be utilized to interconnect the front cover 36to the rear cover 38. The auxiliary storage device 14 thus is closablesuch that the electronic media stored therein is protected from theelements. A closure 42 maybe employed on either the front cover 36 orrear cover 38 to ensure that the storage device 14 remains in thatconfiguration when it is not being used. One skilled in the art willappreciate that various closure mechanisms such as zippers, hook andloop fasteners, ziplock type fasteners, etc., may be employed withoutdeparting from the scope of the invention. In operation, the user storesa plurality of electronic media in the compartments 22 of the auxiliarystorage device 14. To transport a few of the plurality of electronicmedia, the user selectively removes the auxiliary storage device 14 froma pocket 28 integrated on a cover of the primary storage device 2 andfolds the auxiliary storage device 14 upon itself to protect the mediastored therein.

Referring now to FIG. 16, yet another embodiment of the presentinvention is shown that includes an exterior storage pocket 28 for thesecurement of a removable auxiliary storage device 14. In thisembodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary storage device 14 issimilar to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2. However, this embodimentincludes a pocket 28 integrated on the outside of the storage device 2.In operation, the auxiliary storage device 14 may be selectivelyinserted and removed from the pocket 28 of the storage device 2. Afastener 44 may also be employed on both of the storage devices, such ashook and loop fasteners or snaps, that prevent the auxiliary storagedevice 14 from being removed unintentionally. To facilitate removal ofthe auxiliary storage device 14, a pull tab 46 may also be employed thataids in the lifting and disconnection of the fastener 44 and removal ofthe auxiliary storage device 14.

Referring now to FIG. 17, it is still yet another embodiment of thepresent invention is shown that includes a hingedly interconnectedauxiliary storage device 14. Here, the auxiliary storage device isadapted to rotate about a hinged 48 axis integrated onto a cover of thestorage device 2. More specifically, one skilled in the art willappreciate that the hinged interface 48 may be placed on either coverand on either side thereof. The hinged interface 48 allows both sides ofthe auxiliary storage device 14 to be available for storage ofelectronic media. One skilled in the art will also appreciate that asliding groove interface may be employed for the hinge 48 such that theauxiliary storage device 14 may be slidingly removed, thus allowing itto be transported away from the primary storage device 2.

Referring again now to FIGS. 1-17, the process of using the presentinvention is described. In operation, the consumer generally stores aplurality of CDs or other electronic media 16 in a large primary mediastorage device 2. Various other electronic media 16 that are used moreoften are inserted into compartments 22 of the auxiliary storage device14. The auxiliary storage device 14 is then selectively interconnectedto the primary storage device 2. This interconnection may be achieved byway of hook and loop fasteners, snaps, zippers, clasps, pockets,buttons, magnets, rails, latches, etc.

Often, users store vast amounts of CDs in large catalog type storagedevices 2 for home or office use. It is often undesirable to carry sucha cumbersome storage device 2 from work or home to one's vehicle, forexample. Thus, the present invention allows the user to selectivelyremove the auxiliary storage device 14 that secures the electronic mediathat are being used frequently. Alternatively, other consumers tend tostore large numbers of CDs in devices 2 as generally shown herein intheir vehicles, wherein transportation of such a large storage walletinto the home, work place, or other vehicle may not be desirable, thusthe disconnection of auxiliary storage device 14 is performed, whereinonly a few of the plurality of electronic media 16 are transported.

Referring now to FIGS. 1-17, a manner of making one embodiment of thepresent invention is described. More specifically, CD wallets or otherelectronic media storage devices are common in the art, wherein manyfabrication methods have been employed. Generally, the storage device 2is comprised of a front cover 8 and a rear cover 10 of a rigid orsemi-rigid material that is encapsulated by a compliant material, suchas leather, nylon, koskin, plastic, etc., that protects the rigid coversand allows for easy cleaning of the device. Such outer coverings arealso adapted to provide protection from the elements such as fluids. Thecovers are generally hingedly interconnected or otherwise operablyinterconnected. Often a spine provides locations for interconnection ofthese covers, and which also provide a location for interconnection ofthe binding device 6.

Generally, three ring binder type binding devices are used toselectively secure a plurality of storage sheets 4 that have at leastone compartment 22 for the storage of electronic media. As shown in FIG.2, two binding devices 6 are shown that interface with aperturesgenerally found in such sheets 4. However, one skilled in the art willappreciate that any selective binding method or permanent binding methodsuch as glue, stitching, heat welding, etc. is contemplated by thepresent invention.

Storage wallets of this type are generally included with a closuredevice 12 such as a zipper that selectively interconnects three of thefour sides of a generally rectangular storage wallet, for example. Itmust be stressed that although a rectangular storage wallet 2 is shownherein, one skilled in the art will appreciate that the presentinvention may employ various shapes and styles without departing fromthe scope thereof.

While various embodiments of the present invention have been describedin detail, it is apparent that modifications and alterations of thoseembodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. However, it is to beexpressly understood that such modifications and alterations are withinthe scope and spirit of the present invention, as set forth in thefollowing claims.

1. A wallet adapted to secure a plurality of electronic media,comprising: a front cover having an inner and an outer surface; a rearcover having inner and outer surfaces, said rear cover operablyinterconnected to said front cover; a sheet binding deviceinterconnected to said wallet between said front cover and said rearcover; and an auxiliary storage device for selective interconnection toat least one of said inner surface of said front cover, said outersurface of said front cover, said inner surface of said rear surface,and said outer surface of said rear cover, wherein said auxiliarystorage device is adapted to secure at least one electronic media deviceand is selectively removable to facilitate transportation.
 2. The walletof claim 1, wherein said auxiliary storage device is adapted forinterconnection to a sun visor of a vehicle.
 3. The wallet of claim 1,further comprising a plurality of storage sheets interconnected to saidsheet binding device, each of said plurality of storage sheets adaptedfor holding electronic media.
 4. The wallet of claim 3, wherein at leasta portion of said plurality of storage sheets is comprised of anon-woven material.
 5. The wallet of claim 1, wherein said auxiliarystorage device is selectively interconnected to at least one of saidfront cover and said rear cover with at least one of a velcro, a snap, azipper, and a pocket with a sufficient volume to receive said auxiliarystorage device.
 6. The wallet of claim 1, wherein said auxiliary storagedevice is operably sized to fit into a pocket for selectiveinterconnection to said wallet.
 7. A storage wallet adapted to store aplurality of electronic media discs, comprising: a front cover; a rearcover; a spine interconnected to said front cover and said rear cover,wherein at least one of said front cover and said rear cover arehingedly interconnected to said spine; a plurality of storage sleevesoperatively interconnected to said spine; and an auxiliary storagedevice removably interconnected to at least one of an inner surface oran outer surface of said front cover or said rear cover, said auxiliarystorage device comprising a plurality of sleeves adapted to hold atleast one of the plurality of electronic media discs.
 8. The storagewallet of claim 7, wherein said auxiliary storage device includes afront panel hingedly interconnected to a rear panel that are capable ofbeing positioned in a closed position.
 9. The storage wallet of claim 7,wherein said auxiliary storage device is adapted for interconnection toa sun visor of a vehicle.
 10. The storage wallet of claim 7, whereinsaid auxiliary storage device is selectively interconnected to at leastone of said front with at least one of a velcro, a snap, a zipper, and apocket with a sufficient volume to receive said storage device.
 11. Thestorage wallet of claim 7, wherein said auxiliary storage device isoperably sized for positioning within a pocket on said storage wallet.12. The storage device of claim 7, wherein at least a portion of saidauxiliary storage device comprises a non-woven material.
 13. A walletadapted to secure a plurality of electronic media, comprising: a frontcover having an inner surface and an outer surface; a rear cover havingan inner surface and outer surface, said rear cover operablyinterconnected to said front cover; a sheet binding means interconnectedto said wallet between said front cover and said rear cover; and anauxiliary storage means for selective interconnection to at least one ofsaid inner surface of said front cover, said outer surface of said frontcover, said inner surface of said rear surface, and said outer surfaceof said rear cover, wherein said auxiliary storage means is adapted tosecure at least one electronic media device and is selectively removableto facilitate transportation.
 14. The wallet of claim 13, wherein saidauxiliary storage means comprises a panel with a plurality of storagesleeves for selective insertion into a pocket integrated on at least oneof said front cover and said rear cover of said wallet.
 15. The walletof claim 13, wherein said auxiliary storage means comprises a panelhaving a plurality of storage pockets positioned thereon which isrotatably interconnected to at least one of said front cover and saidrear cover.
 16. The wallet of claim 13, wherein said auxiliary storagemeans is adapted for interconnection to a sun visor of a vehicle. 17.The wallet of claim 13, further comprising a plurality of storage sheetsinterconnected to said sheet binding device each of said plurality ofstorage sheets adapted for holding electronic media
 18. The storagedevice of claim 17, wherein at least a portion of said plurality ofstorage sheets are comprised of a non-woven material.
 19. The wallet ofclaim 17, wherein said plurality of storage sheets are comprised of aflexible material.
 20. The wallet of claim 13, wherein said auxiliarystorage means is selectively interconnected to at least one of saidfront cover and said rear cover with at least one of a velcro, a snap, azipper, and a pocket with a sufficient volume to receive said storagedevice.